Day 115 - Saturday, October 22, 2016
Traditional dancing is very popular in the Filipino culture.  Many of our Stakes and Districts take opportunity to share their talent of dance.  Tarlac Stake has a dance talent event every year.  The has always taken place on a weekend where we are traveling.  This weekend would have been no exception but for the typhoon.  Our regular trip to Baler was cancelled so Sister Whiting and I jumped at the opportunity to enjoy this activity.  I LOVED seeing each of the groups with their native dance.  Many danced to observe the harvest.  Each of the 10 wards  or branches in the Stake participated.
Tarlac Ward 5 is ward I often go to because it is closest to the mission home.  When I don't travel with President, I see these cute ladies.  Their dance costume was the "malong."  It is a traditional tube skirt or dress.  People often wear this kind of clothing for traditional celebrations.  The sisters in front have the original print on but when turned inside out, the Philippines flag was observed.  Very clever!  Cute sisters below!


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